Sharon E. Joyce

Sharon E. Joyce passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 63. Sharon was born September 3, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John and Roseann (Keller) Joyce and lived in the Frankford area until she moved to Nebraska in June of 2015.  Sharon was a hard worker and managed a donut shop for many years until she left to raise her family. Later on she worked as a child care provider and home health aide. Sharon enjoyed meeting new people, sharing stories and experiences from the past. She also enjoyed spending time with the people she loved. Sharon enjoyed taking walks, checking out scenery and breathing in the fresh air. She liked to shop, especially at the thrift shop to pick up meaningful gifts for everyone. Sharon loved volunteering and lending a helping hand at the Grand Generation Center and anywhere needing the help. She loved getting together with family and celebrating the holidays. Sharon enjoyed dancing, she had rhythm, you'd catch her cooking and dancing with her grandkids. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed her phone calls, face time with her sons and receiving pictures of all her grandkids and family. Sharon enjoyed making others happy, that made her happy. She loved to talk for hours about anything, but she was an amazing listener. Sharon seemed to happy with her life. Those who knew her knew she battled many obstacles. She was a very strong woman, always available with an open mind, ear and heart for others. Sharon was battling cancer, on her last treatment of radiation, was feeling confident and excited knowing how well things were going. Sharon was looking to the future, she planned a visit with family in May. She touched many lives and will be missed dearly. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Joyce and Roseann (Keller) Joyce; sister, Rose Joyce; niece, Kristy Caporale; nephew, Joseph Day; and the father of her children, Patrick J. Finnegan. Survivors include her children, Selina Finnegan of Cozad, Joseph (Kimberly) Finnegan of Cozad, Kevin (Denice) Finnegan, Mark Finnegan and Patrick Finnegan all of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren, Avyana Peña and Jared Merced of Cozad, Aiden and Niko Finnegan of Philadelphia, PA, Samiha of Philadelphia, PA and Zara Finnegan of Philadelphia, PA; siblings, Susan Caporale of Philadelphia, PA, John Joyce of Pennsauken, NJ, Patricia (Terry) Joyce of Philadelphia, PA, Theresa (Joe) Day of Cozad, Jeffrey Joyce of Pennsauken, NJ, Timothy Joyce of Pennsauken, NJ and Sara Joyce of Philadelphia, PA; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Berryman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.